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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,562.88, 24,775.98 and 10,630.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,562.88, 24,775.98 and 10,630.64 is: 15,902.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,562.88 : 24,775.98 = 10,630.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,562.88/24,775.98 = 10,630.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,562.88x = 24,775.98 × 10,630.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,562.88x = 263,384,546.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,384,546.10/16,562.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,902.10

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